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The San Diego Chargers had some issues on defense last season, but, by and large, they improved on that side of the ball, leaving the offensive line as their weakest positional area on the roster. Philip Rivers&#039;s worst games have always come when he&#039;s been put under unnecessarily huge amou2015-02-21 15:37:552/10: NFL Spin Zone- San Diego Chargers 2015: Free-Agent Hire and Firehttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/02/10/san-diego-chargers-free-agent-hire-fire/
It is currently February and we are less than a month away from the free-agent deadline in March. It could be one of the most important in San Diego Chargers&#039; history. The actions of Tom Telesco are as predictable as the weather in San Diego during the winter (which is pretty unpredictabl...2015-02-10 12:38:322/4: Bolt Beat- Will the Chargers go to free agency to find a center?http://boltbeat.com/2015/02/04/chargers-sign-stefan-wisniewski-rodney-hudson/
The San Diego Chargers should look at the possibilities at center in free agency With the retirement of Nick Hardwick, theSan Diego Chargers need to find someone that can fill that hole that he has left up front. Will it be the youngster Chris Watt? Not sure if the team wanted t...2015-02-04 13:38:012/3: Bolt Beat- Nick Hardwick has Chargers colors running through his bloodhttp://boltbeat.com/2015/02/03/nick-hardwick-retirement-letter-to-fans/
San Diego Chargers C Nick Hardwick hasblue and yellow running through his blood. Coming out of Purdue, Nick Hardwick was drafted in the 3rd round bythe San Diego Chargers. We didn&#039;t know what we were getting when he was brought onto the team, but 11 years later the city has won his hea...2015-02-03 13:38:062/2: Bolt Beat- San Diego Chargers C Nick Hardwick retireshttp://boltbeat.com/2015/02/02/nick-hardwick-retire/
San Diego Chargers C Nick Hardwick has called it quits. San Diego Chargers veteran C Nick Hardwickhas decided to call it quits and hang up his cleats. After spending 11 seasons in the league, he will call it quits and will have the formal announcement with the team tomorrow. ...2015-02-02 19:38:011/23: Sports Out West- Chargers top needs this offseasonhttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2015/01/23/chargers-top-needs-this-offseason/
The San Diego Chargers are coming off yet another frustrating season. With expectations set higher than they have been in quite some time, the Bolts faced constant injuries and fluctuations. Whether it was needing to start four centers or franchise quarterback Philip Rivers never being 100 percent, 2015-01-23 08:36:231/12: Baller Mind Frame- 2015 NFL Free Agent Rankings by Positionhttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2015/01/12/2015-nfl-free-agent-rankings-by-position/
Did you know that there are over 300 players set to become free agents this year? The number sounds staggering, but really itâs no more than other year in the NFL. Iâve combed through the piles and come up with my picks for the best players available at each position. Center Rodney Hudson â Ka2015-01-12 13:38:441/5: Bolt Beat- San Diego Chargers 2015 Team Needshttp://boltbeat.com/2015/01/05/san-diego-chargers-2015-team-needs/
The San Diego Chargers are sitting at home for the playoffs. The team had holes that they were unable to fillat the end of the year and that is why they are watching the playoffs on the TV like you and I are. The roster needs a little more love. The Chargers could use a number of playmakers at diffe2015-01-05 13:39:001/5: Phin Phanatic- Miami Dolphins 2015 Needs: Offensive Linehttp://phinphanatic.com/2015/01/05/miami-dolphins-2015-needs-offensive-line/
It&#039;s been about twentyyears or so it seems, since the Miami Dolphins had a top offensive line. Neither Cam Cameron or Nick Saban could fix it and Bill Parcells&#039; arrival didn&#039;t fix it either. Jeff Ireland couldn&#039;t fix and so far Dennis Hickey hasn&#039;t fixed it either. The Do...2015-01-05 12:37:1511/21: Bolt Beat- Top 10 San Diego Chargers of the Last Decadehttp://boltbeat.com/2014/11/21/top-10-chargers-last-10-years/
In the past 10 years, the Chargers have had some great players don the lightning bolt. Since 2004, there are at least 10 that have stuck out as the best of the best. I am sure at least a few names have crossed your minds that should be on this list. I am anxious to hear your feedback as to whom I ex2014-11-21 12:41:0211/20: Bolt Beat- San Diego Chargers: Top 10 Players of the Last 10 Years http://boltbeat.com/2014/11/20/san-diego-chargers-top-10-players/
In the past 10 years, the Chargers have had some great players don the lightning bolt. Since 2004, there are at least 10 that have stuck out as the best of the best. I am sure at least a few names have crossed your minds that should be on this list. I am anxious to hear your feedback as to whom I ex2014-11-20 15:41:1011/4: Bolt Beat- San Diego Chargers C Nick Hardwick: This is Rock Bottomhttp://boltbeat.com/2014/11/04/san-diego-chargers-c-nick-hardwick-rock-bottom/
San Diego Chargers C Nick Hardwick is not able to get on the field to help his team out. His absence is onethat we all are looking at and wondering where we could be with him back on the field. He is a stud in the middle of the offensive line andwould have been a huge upgrade in their turnstile offe2014-11-04 13:42:3111/3: Bolt Beat- San Diego Chargers... But Zero Points Though? http://boltbeat.com/2014/11/03/san-diego-chargers-zero-points-though/
Seriously... the San Diego Chargers scored zero points on Sunday? I still can&#039;t understand how that happened. With Philip Rivers playing like a man possessed earlier in the year, wego to the complete opposite end of the spectrum and hit rock bottom by scoring ZERO POINTS&#33; How in the world d2014-11-03 15:41:2910/27: Bolt Beat- Should we consider moving D.J. Fluker inside next season? http://boltbeat.com/2014/10/27/consider-moving-d-j-fluker-inside-next-season/
The San Diego Chargers offensive line has played poorly this season. What moves should the team do next season in order to rectify the situation? Should the team consider moving Fluker inside? The offensive line has been an issue this season, so next season the team should look forsome people tha...2014-10-27 14:44:1610/24: Bolt Beat- Chargers Offensive Line is in Shambleshttp://boltbeat.com/2014/10/24/san-diego-chargers-offensive-line-terrible/
The San Diego Chargers offensive line is absolutely terrible to watch this season. The team needs to find a way to get better up front, but not sure if it is possible this season. It is amazing watching what Philip Rivers has been able to do this year behind his offensive line this ...2014-10-24 18:39:1610/24: Bolt Beat- San Diego Chargers Mid-Season Report Cardhttp://boltbeat.com/2014/10/24/san-diego-chargers-report-card/
The San Diego Chargers lost a tough game last night in Denver. The ball just did not seem to bounce their way. The Bolts now sit at 5-3, second in the AFC West. They are on pace for a 10-6 season, which would be one win better than last year. With how things are looking right now in the AFC, that ma2014-10-24 17:39:3810/24: Bolt Beat- My Chargers Mid-Season Report Cardhttp://boltbeat.com/2014/10/24/chargers-mid-season-report-card/
The Chargers lost a tough game last night in Denver. The ball just did not seem to bounce their way. The Bolts now sit at 5-3, second in the AFC West. They are on pace for a 10-6 season, which would be one win better than last year. With how things are looking right now in the AFC, that may be enoug2014-10-24 14:39:0610/12: SD Bandwagon- Chargers outside linebacker Jerry Attaochu active for his 1st game since Week 3 http://surfturfandmurph.com/2014/10/12/chargers-outside-linebacker-jerry-attaochu-active-1st-game-since-week-3/
San Diego, CA- San Diego Chargers rookieoutside linebacker Jerry Attaochu is active today for his 1st game since Week 3 against the Buffalo Bills. 2nd round pick outside linebacker Jerry Attaochu has been unable to practice the past few weeks with a hamstring injury, but was able to return to...2014-10-12 16:37:2710/12: SD Bandwagon- D.J. Fluker, Jarret Johnson, Malcom Floyd, Rich Ohrnberger active for the San Diego Chargershttp://surfturfandmurph.com/2014/10/12/d-j-fluker-jarret-johnson-malcom-floyd-rich-ohrnberger-active-san-diego-chargers/
San Diego, CA- San Diego Chargers tackle D.J. Fluker, linebacker Jarret Johnson, wide receiver Malcom Floyd, center Rich Ohrnbergerare active for today&#039;s game against the Oakland Raiders. Also active for the Chargers are linebacker Jerry Attaochuand special teams captain Darrell Stuckey....2014-10-12 15:37:1110/7: SD Bandwagon- San Diego Chargers place center Doug Legursky on Injured Reserve with knee injuryhttp://surfturfandmurph.com/2014/10/06/san-diego-chargers-place-center-doug-legursky-injured-reserve-knee-injury/
San Diego, CA- The San Diego Chargers have lost another center for the season, as they placed center Doug Legursky on season-ending injured reserve with a knee injury this afternoon. Doug Legursky suffered the injury during Sundays 31-0 victory over the New York Jets. Legursky left the game i...2014-10-07 15:37:2010/6: SD Bandwagon- San Diego Chargers sign center Trevor Robinson off Bengals practice squadhttp://surfturfandmurph.com/2014/10/06/chargers-sign-center-trevor-robinson-bengals-practice-squad/
San Diego, CA- The San Diego Chargers have signedcenter Trevor Robinson off the Cincinati Bengals practice squad this afternoon, according to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Kaplan. Trevor Robinson signed with the Bengals as undrafted free-agent out of Notre Dame in 2012. Trevor Robinson started 7 games fo...2014-10-06 20:37:2910/1: Sports Dallas Fort-Worth- Is Morris Claiborne the worst Dallas Cowboys draft bust of the 2000's?http://sportdfw.com/2014/10/01/is-morris-claiborne-the-worst-dallas-cowboys/
I, like most of you, was surprised to see the Cowboys trade up to draft Morris Claiborne. The team&#039;s corner back situation was dire and Claiborne had played out of his mind at LSU. I honestly thought he was a better corner than former teammate Patrick Peterson, who was drafted fifth overall the2014-10-01 07:38:219/28: SD Bandwagon- Jason Verrett and Jerry Attoachu among San Diego Chargers inactiveshttp://surfturfandmurph.com/2014/09/28/jason-verrett-jerry-attoachu-among-san-diego-chargers-inactives/
San Diego, CA- San Diego Chargers cornerback Jason Verrett and linebacker Jerry Attoachu are among the San Diego Chargers&#039; inactives for today&#039;s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Also inactive are running backRyan Mathews, linebackerManti Te&#039;o, linebackerReggie Walker, cen...2014-09-28 16:37:149/26: SD Bandwagon- Chargers Rich Ohrnberger doubtful to play Sunday, veteran Doug Legursky to start at centerhttp://surfturfandmurph.com/2014/09/26/chargers-rich-ohrnberger-doubtful-play-sunday-veteran-doug-legursky-start-center/
San Diego, CA- The San Diego Chargers will be without starting center Rich Ohrnberger Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars.Ohrnberger hasn&#039;t been able to practice all week due to a back injury and is listed as doubtful to play Sunday. [related-category] The Chargers will start their th...2014-09-26 19:37:099/25: Bolt Beat- Could Chris Watt Get his First Start at Center this Weekend?http://boltbeat.com/2014/09/25/chris-watt-get-first-start-center-weekend/
Could San Diego Chargers rookie Chris Watt make his first NFL start at center? Rich Ohrnberger has taken the starting role since Nick Hardwick was placed on IR, but he has missed the last couple of practices because of an injury and Watt has stepped into the role with the first team at practice. ...2014-09-25 15:38:369/18: Bolt Beat- Chargers without 2 starting linemen at practicehttp://boltbeat.com/2014/09/18/chargers-without-2-starting-linemen-practice/
The injuries on the offensive line are mounting for the San Diego Chargers. Nick Hardwick was lost for the year and RIch Ohrnberger was called in to start at center with Hardwick gone. Now, we have injuries to both Ohrnberger and Johnnie Troutman on the offensive front that has kept them out of pr..2014-09-18 15:38:429/12: 12th Man Rising- Seahawks vs. Chargers: 4 Players to Watch on San Diego's Teamhttp://12thmanrising.com/2014/09/12/seahawks-vs-chargers-4-players-watch-san-diegos-team/
The Seattle Seahawks will get their first road test of the season when they visit the San Diego Chargers on Sunday. San Diego is coming off a heartbreaking loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Monday Night Football in Week 1, blowing an 11-point fourth quarter lead and ultimately losing 18-17. ...2014-09-12 20:39:069/12: Sports Out West- San Diego Chargers: Nick Hardwick out for seasonhttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/09/11/san-diego-chargers-nick-hardwick-out-for-season/
SAN DIEGO &#8212; The San Diego Chargers lost their best offensive lineman Wednesday when it was announced starting center Nick Hardwick would be placed on Â injured reserve, officially ending his season. Hardwick was not only the starting center on a strong offense, but he was also the co-captain o2014-09-12 16:36:159/11: Pro Sports Extra- Stingers end Nick Hardwick&#8217;s 2014 seasonhttp://prosportsextra.com/2014/09/11/stingers-end-nick-hardwicks-2014-season/
&#160; After 11 seasons and 1 regular season game. Nick Hardwick, 33, was placed on season ending IR and is out indefinitely. The center was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the 3rd round (66th overall), from Perdue UniversityÂ and has been experiencing reoccurring &#8216;stingers&#8216; since t2014-09-11 20:39:119/11: SD Bandwagon- San Diego Chargers sign Center/Guard Doug Legurskyhttp://surfturfandmurph.com/2014/09/11/san-diego-chargers-sign-cg-doug-legursky/
San Diego, CA- The San Diego Chargers have signed veteran center/offensive guardDoug Legursky to improve their offensive line depth, after placing center Nick Hardwick on season-ending injured reserve with another neck injury. Doug Legursky a six-year veteran made 11 starts last season for th...2014-09-11 17:37:019/11: SD Bandwagon- Chargers place Nick Hardwick on injured reserve with neck injuryhttp://surfturfandmurph.com/2014/09/10/chargers-place-nick-hardwick-injured-reserve-neck-injury/
San Diego, CA- The San Diego Chargers have placed center Nick Hardwick on season-ending injured reserve with a neck injury. Hardwick told Chargers.com that he&#8217;s still can&#039;t believe that he&#039;s out for the rest of the season. &#8220;It&#8217;s hard and it&#8217;s still setting i...2014-09-11 17:37:019/11: Emerald City Swagger- Seahawks vs Chargers: Game Previewhttp://emeraldcityswagger.com/2014/09/11/seahawks-vs-chargers-game-preview/
After breezing through the Green Bay Packers, the Seattle Seahawks will travel to San Deigo to take on the Chargers, a team with which the Seahawks match up perfectly. This is a team that gave up 4.6 yards per carry last year, last in the AFC and 27th in the NFL. Look for Marshawn Lynch to have a...2014-09-11 17:36:539/9: SD Bandwagon- Nick Hardwick injures left ankle in San Diego Chargers loss http://surfturfandmurph.com/2014/09/09/nick-hardwick-injured-chargers-loss/
San Diego, CA- San Diego Chargers center Nick Hardwick exited last nights 18-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals with aleft ankle injury. Nick Hardwick left the game in the second quarter, and despite taking snaps on the sidelines, was unable to return. Rich Ohrnberger took over at center in ...2014-09-09 16:37:149/4: SD Bandwagon- Chargers Sean Lissemore returns to practice, Jahleel Addae and Nick Hardwick remain out http://surfturfandmurph.com/2014/09/04/chargers-sean-lissemore-returns-practice-jahleel-addae-nick-hardwick-remain/
San Diego, CA- The San DiegoChargers defensive tackle Sean Lissemore returned to practice today, while safety Jahleel Addae and center Nick Hardwick remain out. Lissemore the Chargers starting nose tackle, has been sidelined the final two preseason games with an ankle injury. According to UT-...2014-09-04 16:37:039/4: SD Bandwagon- San Diego Chargers Name 2014 Captains http://surfturfandmurph.com/2014/09/04/san-diego-chargers-name-2014-captains/
With a new season on the horizon and the 53-man roster set for the time being, the San Diego Chargers announced their on-field captains for the 2014-2015 season: Philip Rivers: Hardly a surprise, Rivers was picked to be an offensive captain for the seventh straight year. Rivers&#039; inten...2014-09-04 13:37:078/29: Bolt Beat- San Diego Chargers Projected 53-Man Rosterhttp://boltbeat.com/2014/08/29/san-diego-chargers-projected-53-man-roster-3/
Quarterbacks (3) Philip Rivers,Kellen Clemens, Brad Sorensen Will Brad Sorensen be part of this roster? That will be the question. I can see the team going either way and I will leave himaround unless the team is able to find someone to pick up off of waivers. Running Backs (4) Ryan Mathew...2014-08-29 11:38:348/25: Bolt Beat- San Diego Chargers Projected 53-Man Rosterhttp://boltbeat.com/2014/08/25/san-diego-chargers-projected-53-man-roster-2/
Quarterbacks (2) Philip Rivers, Kellen Clemens Philip Rivers and Kellen Clemens are locked for the roster. The biggest question has to be with Brad Sorensen.If the team would like to keep another position player on the roster, Sorensen may miss the final cut. Running Backs (5...2014-08-25 15:39:458/20: Bolt Beat- Comparing where the Chargers are at to last preseasonhttp://boltbeat.com/2014/08/20/comparing-where-the-chargers-are-at-to-last-preseason/
Preseason has everyone tripping out. We win a game and we overreact and think that we are winning the Super Bowl. We lose a game and everyone is out thinking that we are going to get the top draft pick next year. WE ARE JUST TALKING ABOUT PRACTICE... NOT A GAME. I know it says preseason GAME, but ..2014-08-20 14:38:568/11: Sports Out West- Chargers offensive line looking to improvehttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/08/11/chargers-offensive-line-looking-to-improve/
SAN DIEGO &#8211; Within the past two years, the San Diego Chargers offensive line has undergone quite the transformation.Â Last season the Chargers used seven different starting offensive line combinations, which included playing five different playersÂ at left tackle. Despite the changes, the uni2014-08-11 08:36:138/5: SD Bandwagon- 2014 Could Be Last Season for Antonio Gates as a Member of the San Diego Chargershttp://surfturfandmurph.com/2014/08/04/2014-last-season-antonio-gates-member-san-diego-chargers/
Since 2003, Antonio Gates has been a staple of the Chargers&#039; offense, having survived three head coaching changes, three general managers and a slew of offensive coordinators. However, all good things must come to an end, and Gates&#039; tenure is one of them. The Chargers have a history of ...2014-08-05 14:37:107/28: Sports Out West- Jeromey Clary agrees to pay cuthttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/07/28/jeromey-clary-agrees-to-pay-cut/
Last week, Chargers guard Jeromey Clary was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list as he recovers from shoulder and hip surgery. Johnnie Troutman and rookie Chris Watt have seen time at the line during training camp. Â ClaryÂ was set to make $4.55 million in the final year of his contract.2014-07-28 20:36:397/23: SD Bandwagon- San Diego Chargers sign Adrian Hamilton & Khalil Wilkeshttp://surfturfandmurph.com/2014/07/22/san-diego-chargers-sign-adrian-hamilton-khalil-wilkes/
San Diego, CA- The San Diego Chargers today signed linebackerAdrian Hamilton and centerKhalil Wilkes. Hamilton fills the Chargers opening at linebacker that was made after former first round pick Larry English was released by the Chargers today.Hamilton gives the Chargers another body at line...2014-07-23 02:37:197/21: NFL Spin Zone- 2014 Top Ten Center Rankingshttp://nflspinzone.com/2014/07/21/2014-top-ten-center-rankings/
The center position isn&#039;t exactly held in high regard for its difficulty, but it&#039;s a very deep position in the league today with plenty of impressive veterans. Thus, there were a number of difficult cuts, as Brian De La Puente, Nick Hardwick, Dominic Raiola, and Evan Dietrich-Smith could h2014-07-21 10:39:047/3: FootballPerspective.com- Best AV-Weighted Winning Percentages of Offensive Playershttp://www.footballperspective.com/best-av-weighted-winning-percentages-of-offensive-players/
Yesterday, I looked at the weighted career winning percentages for running backs, with the weight being based on each player&#8217;s yards from scrimmage in each season of his career. Today, I want to do the same thing but for all offensive players, using PFR&#8217;s Approximate Value ratings. By th2014-07-03 00:35:445/30: Bolt Beat- Will Philip Rivers have his best season as a pro? http://boltbeat.com/2014/05/30/will-philip-rivers-best-season-pro/
Nick Hardwick is ready to see Philip Rivers&#039;s best season in the NFL. He has been on the radio shows telling people that this will be Rivers&#039;s best performance yet and this is the reason in which he wants to come back to the field. Can Rivers step up to the plate and put together a monst..2014-05-30 18:37:224/10: Sports Out West- Chargers offseason: 3 key players heading into 2014http://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/04/10/chargers-offseason-3-key-players-heading-into-2014/
Last season was a rebuilding year for the San Diego Chargers. With a new general manager, head coach, offensive coordinator, and most of the depth gone&#8230;the Bolts were expected to have a mediocre season. Instead they went 9-7 and won aÂ wild card playoff game.Â Now with less than four months a2014-04-10 08:36:064/9: Bolt Beat- Chargers Re-Sign Rich Ohrnbergerhttp://boltbeat.com/2014/04/09/chargers-re-sign-rich-ohrnberger-2/
The San Diego Chargers have re-signed Rich Ohrnberger today and he will give the team more depth up front on their offensive line. Ohrnberger was with the team last season and provided some valuable snaps in the post season against the Cincinnati Bengals. He had to come in for an injured Nick Hardwi2014-04-09 14:37:414/2: Bolt Beat- Offensive Line Outlook for 2014http://boltbeat.com/2014/04/02/offensive-line-outlook-2014/
During the 2013 season, the Chargers&#039; offensive line had some really bright spots: the Thursday night win in Denver, the win against the Colts on Monday Night Football. They also some struggles: the playoff game in Denver and the loss to the Redskins after failing to score on the 1. The lack of2014-04-02 15:37:493/29: Bolt Beat- Can Philip Rivers Take the Next Step? http://boltbeat.com/2014/03/29/can-philip-rivers-take-next-step/
How about a break from all the free agency talks and draft analysis? For a brief moment, let&#039;s take a look at something we already have: a quarterback in his prime. Philip Riversjust completed his 10th season with San Diego, and the 32 year-old has racked up 32,369 passing yards with 221 passin2014-03-29 16:37:383/18: Bolt Beat- Chargers Work Out Lineman in Nevada Pro Dayhttp://boltbeat.com/2014/03/18/chargers-work-lineman-nevada-pro-day/
The San Diego Chargers offensive line coach was at the University of Nevada a few days ago in order to work out Joel Bitonio. Bitonio was the left...2014-03-18 16:37:003/18: Bolt Beat- What's Left for the Chargers In Free Agencyhttp://boltbeat.com/2014/03/18/whats-left-chargers-free-agency/
&nbsp; So Telesco didn't make that big free agency splash some critics thought he would do. I expected him not to, since we are broke in cap sp...2014-03-18 14:37:093/11: Bolt Beat- Rich Ohrnberger Seen As Possible Starter By Some Teamshttp://boltbeat.com/?p=30164
One Chargers free agent that the team would likely want to bring back is Rich Ohrnberger. There is talk that some teams are looking at him as a pos...2014-03-11 19:37:363/11: Bolt Beat- What to Expect for the Chargers in the Draft After Free Agencyhttp://boltbeat.com/2014/03/11/expect-chargers-draft-free-agency/
So Free Agency is finally here, teams are signing players from the market and filling in positions of need on their rosters. Tom Telesco hasn't ma...2014-03-11 14:38:053/10: Bolt Beat- Chad Rinehart Will Re-Sign With Chargershttp://boltbeat.com/2014/03/10/chad-rinehart-will-re-sign-chargers/
The San Diego Chargers keep plugging away and re-signing their own free agents. This time it looks like they are going to reach a deal with starti...2014-03-10 13:38:052/23: Sports Out West- Chargers&#8217; center Nick Hardwick will not retirehttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/02/23/chargers-center-nick-hardwick-will-not-retire/
The San Diego Chargers &#8211; especially Philip Rivers &#8211; received excellent news Saturday when center Nick Hardwick made his final decision on his future. He will be staying a Charger for at least one more season. The 10-year veteran pondered retirement from the grueling National Football Lea2014-02-23 18:36:152/23: Bolt Beat- Nick Hardwick's Return A Huge Sigh of Reliefhttp://boltbeat.com/2014/02/23/nick-hardwicks-return-huge-sigh-relief/
Nick Hardwick's news of his return for the 2014 season has to be a huge sigh of relief to 2014-02-23 11:37:392/22: SD Bandwagon- San Diego Chargers Center Nick Hardwick will return in 2014http://surfturfandmurph.com/2014/02/22/chargers-nick-hardwick-will-return-2014/
San Diego, CA- San Diego Chargers center 2014-02-22 15:37:592/11: FootballPerspective.com- The AP&#8217;s All-Pro Voting Process Is a Jokehttp://www.footballperspective.com/the-aps-all-pro-voting-process-is-a-joke/
In early January, the Associated Press announced its All-Pro team. The voting process is pretty simple: 50 voters select their top players at each position, and a first-team All-Pro squad is announced.Â The runners-up at each position are placed on the second-team, but that leads to some very odd r2014-02-11 23:36:2312/1: NFL Spin Zone- San Diego Chargers vs. Cincinnati Bengals Injury Reporthttp://nflspinzone.com/2013/12/01/san-diego-chargers-vs-cincinnati-bengals-injury-report/
This afternoon&#8217;s game between the San Diego Chargers and Cincinnati Bengals has to be one of the most captivating contests this Sunday, as the Chargers are still looking to find ways to scrounge out enough wins to sneak into the playoffs and put three AFC West teams in. While the Kansas City C2013-12-01 07:35:4511/16: Sports Injury Alert- San Diego Chargers injury report: King Dunlop outhttp://sportsinjuryalert.com/san-diego-chargers-injury-report-king-dunlop-out/
The San Diego Chargers come into this game against the Miami Dolphins with issues to their offensive line. Their main focus has to be protecting Phillip Rivers, he has had a great year so far and he makes the offense go. The Chargers are currently competing for a wild card spot because both the Bron2013-11-16 12:37:0410/21: TheFantasyFix.com- The Pristine Efficiency of Philip Rivershttp://www.thefantasyfix.com/2013/10/the-pristine-efficiency-of-philip-rivers/
Fantasy owners and prognosticators who pronounced Philip Rivers âon the downsideâ are slapping themselves in the face vigorously with each passing gem. I speak from experience on this matter, as I crossed him off all lists from the get go. Oops. Through seven weeks, the 31-year old Rivers has be2013-10-21 19:37:029/30: Sports Out West- Philip Rivers on offensive line vs. Cowboys: &#8216;They were flat-out awesome&#8217;http://www.sportsoutwest.com/2013/09/30/cowboys-chargers-philip-rivers-offensive-line/
San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers is off to one of the best starts of his career through four games in the 2013 season.Â If it weren&#8217;t for Peyton Manning accomplishing some incredible feats of his own, he&#8217;d be a shoe-in for AFC Offensive Player of the Month honors. During Sund2013-09-30 18:37:219/9: Bolt Beat- Chargers Select Their Team Captainshttp://boltbeat.com/2013/09/09/chargers-select-team-captains-2/
The San Diego Chargers have selected their captains for the season. On offense, the Chargers selected Philip Rivers and Nick Hardwick. On defense, the Chargers selected Donald Butler and Eric Weddle and on special teams Darrell Stuckey was selected. This is Butler&#8217;s first time as a captain on 2013-09-09 14:36:019/4: Sports Out West- Chargers news: Offensive line clicking on and off-field, GM sayshttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2013/09/04/chargers-news-offensive-line-clicking-field-gm-says/
The San Diego Chargers enter 2013 with several question marks, but none seem to be more prevalent than what to expect from the new-look offensive line. In the preseason, the Bolts made strides in the right direction, rushing for an average of 3.8 yards on 119 rushing plays. One glaring number, thoug2013-09-04 19:36:358/15: Bolt Beat- Philip Rivers: &#8220;Itâ€™s a new year, new thinking&#8221;http://boltbeat.com/2013/08/15/philip-rivers-its-a-new-year-new-thinking/
Philip Rivers is getting comfortable in the pocket again. He is gaining more and more confidence in the guys up front. Players like D.J. Fluker, Chad Rinehart, King Dunlap, Nick Hardwick and even Jeromey Clary are giving him a little more time to sit back and evaluate the field. âItâs a new year2013-08-15 13:35:318/13: Bolt Beat- Chargers Head Coach Mike McCoy Emphasizes Familyhttp://boltbeat.com/2013/08/13/chargers-head-coach-mike-mccoy-emphasizes-family/
The San Diego Chargers have a more family friendly atmosphere for the players this year. Coach Mike McCoy has put an extra emphasis on family. Here is Nick Hardwick writing a blog about the extra emphasis: One thing I love about Coach McCoy is how much he emphasizes family.Â Itâs really nice to s2013-08-13 19:35:178/5: Sports Out West- Seahawks vs. Chargers, NFL preseason Game 1: 5 questions for the Boltshttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2013/08/05/seahawks-chargers-nfl-preseason-game-1-preview/
The San Diego Chargers will hit the field for the first time in 2013 for their preseason opener against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night at Qualcomm Stadium with a number of questions after another disappointing year in which they failed to make the postseason. Although teams don&#8217;t gener2013-08-05 15:37:406/25: FootballPerspective.com- Who is the longest-tenured player for each team?http://www.footballperspective.com/who-is-the-longest-tenured-player-for-each-team/
Did you know that Aaron Rodgers is the longest-tenured Packer? Today I want to take a look at the current player who has been with each team the longest. Now that Ronde Barber, Ray Lewis, and Jason Hanson have retired, the longest-tenured player in the NFL is&#8230;Patrick Mannelly? Don&#8217;t feel2013-06-25 00:36:155/28: Bolt Beat- Rookies: Who Are You Looking Forward To Mosthttp://boltbeat.com/2013/05/28/san-diego-chargers-rookies-who-are-you-looking-forward-to-most-manti-teo/
Tom Telescoâs first draft as General Manager is now ancient history, itâs time for the rookies to get to work and start proving themselves. The Chargers fans will have much to look forward to with several rookies contributing right away as immediate starters or backups. DJ Fluker â The massive2013-05-28 16:35:175/8: Bolt Beat- Another Look At the Chargers Left Tackle Situationhttp://boltbeat.com/2013/05/08/san-diego-chargers-left-tackle-situation/
Tom Telesco found a long-term solution at Riversâ not so blind side in D.J. Fluker, but couldnât pull the trigger on the greatest need of the team, the Left Tackle. I will say this, and I hope everyone else understands that it wasnât Telescoâs fault when the top three tackles were selected i2013-05-08 14:35:204/22: FootballPerspective.com- Are certain teams better at drafting than others?http://www.footballperspective.com/are-certain-teams-better-at-drafting-than-others/
On the surface, this seems like an obvious question. Yes, certain teams are good at drafting and certain teams are bad at drafting. It&#8217;s easy to think of the Matt Millen Lions or the Raiders at the end of the Al Davis era as terrible drafting teams. With the benefit of hindsight, they were ter2013-04-22 00:37:114/10: Bolt Beat- Chargers O-Line (Plan B: Draft a Guard / Find a Tackle)http://boltbeat.com/2013/04/10/san-diego-chargers-nfl-draft-2013-chance-warmack-jonathan-cooper/
by James Fedewa Tackle or Guard. Tuard or Gackle. Who will San Diego select in the first round? 75% of Chargers fans and Draft Experts have San Diego choosing an offensive tackle or an offensive guard with their first round pick. Obviously, itâs the biggest need in San Diego has to be the offensiv2013-04-10 12:35:244/3: Sports Out West- Chargers news: Ryan Mathews on virtual island with Norv Turner commentshttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2013/04/03/chargers-news-ryan-mathews-on-virtual-island-with-norv-turner-comments/
San Diego Chargers running back Ryan Mathews hasn&#8217;t earned himself much goodwill over his first three years in the league. Though he has earned one [...]2013-04-03 09:36:293/27: Bolt Beat- NFL.com Ranks San Diego Chargers With 5th Weakest Rosterhttp://boltbeat.com/2013/03/27/nfl-com-ranks-san-diego-chargers-with-5th-weakest-roster/
Today, Chris Wesseling of NFL.com ranked the 5 weakest rosters in the NFL and the San Diego Chargers were ranked number 5 on that list. Where the team needs a massive rebuild is on the offensive line. Following Wednesday&#8217;s release of Jared Gaither, the Chargers&#8217; only semi-reliable starte2013-03-27 17:35:173/26: FootballPerspective.com- The best drafting teams from 2000 to 2007http://www.footballperspective.com/the-best-drafting-teams-from-2000-to-2007/
In this post I derived the expected value of the contribution of each draft slot based on Pro-Football-Reference.com&#8217;s Approximate Value system. You can see the full draft chart here. Once you know what the expected value is for a draft pick, the next step to grading a draft pick is to measure2013-03-26 00:35:473/19: FootballPerspective.com- The youngest and oldest NFL teams in 2012http://www.footballperspective.com/the-youngest-and-oldest-nfl-teams-in-2012/
Last August, I looked at the 2011 age-adjusted team rosters. I have reproduced the intro to that post below: Measuring team age in the N.F.L. is tricky. Calculating the average age of a 53-man roster is misleading because the age of a teamâs starters is much more relevant than the age of a teamâ2013-03-19 00:36:192/15: Bolt Beat- San Diego Chargers DR Corey Liuget Voted Onto All-Joe Teamhttp://boltbeat.com/2013/02/15/san-diego-chargers-dr-corey-liuget-voted-onto-all-joe-team/
The All-Joe team &#8211; a team of hard-working, tough football players that don&#8217;t get the recognition that they should. To be eligible for the All-Joe team, players must have NEVER, EVER, EVER been placed on a Pro Bowl team. San Diego Chargers players like Philip Rivers, Ryan Mathews, Antonio2013-02-15 11:35:162/12: Bolt Beat- San Diego Chargers Draft Watch: Alabama OL Barrett Joneshttp://boltbeat.com/2013/02/12/draft-watch-alabama-ol-barrett-jones/
Alabama, O-lineman 6-foot-4, 305 pounds Barrett Jones could be a possibility in the 2nd round for the San Diego Chargers. He may not last till the Chargers 2nd pick, but he will be someone to keep our eyes on. He has the versatility to play at any spot on the offensive line and could start [...]San 2013-02-12 19:35:1812/9: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Chargers | Several injured in Week 14KFFL:828498
San Diego Chargers C Nick Hardwick (stinger), DE Vaughn Martin (groin), DL Kendall Reyes (quadriceps), TE Dante Rosario (quadriceps), FS Darrell Stuckey (hamstring) and LB Demorrio Williams (ankle) each suffered injuries in the Week 14 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.2012-12-09 23:36:1010/29: FootballPerspective.com- How much does Philip Rivers&#8217; decline have to do with Philip Rivers?http://www.footballperspective.com/how-much-does-philip-rivers-decline-have-to-do-with-philip-rivers/
For years, I was an unabashed Philip Rivers supporter. I had no preexisting affinity for the Chargers or Rivers, but in all the metrics I care about, Rivers was always one of the best. In 2008, 2009, and 2010, Philip Rivers led the league in yards per attempt. He finished first in ANY/A in &#8217;082012-10-29 00:36:1610/26: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Chargers | Four players probableKFFL:819186
San Diego Chargers C Nick Hardwick (abdomen), OT Jared Gaither (groin), DE Vaughn Martin (neck) and CB Shareece Wright (foot) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 26, and are listed as probable for Week 8.2012-10-26 16:36:3710/25: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Chargers | Four practice in fullKFFL:818988
San Diego Chargers OT Jared Gaither (groin), C Nick Hardwick (abdomen), DE Vaughn Martin (neck) and CB Shareece Wright (foot) practiced in full Thursday, Oct. 25.2012-10-25 17:36:319/27: Bolt Beat- Chargers at Chiefs: Chief Concernshttp://boltbeat.com/2012/09/27/chargers-at-chiefs-chief-concerns/
Decided to change the title of the post that was once called &#8220;why the Chargers will LOSE!&#8221; The post will still have the same content, but now it doesn&#8217;t sound like I am choosing the Bolts to lose every single week. Maybe you will get less **** off at the post&#8230; but likely no2012-09-27 18:35:488/27: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Chargers | Nick Hardwick watches practiceKFFL:806232
San Diego Chargers C Nick Hardwick (concussion) watched practice Sunday, Aug. 26, on the field for the first time since suffering a concussion Tuesday, Aug. 21. 'I'm confident he'll be ready when we need him,' head coach Norv Turner said.2012-08-27 01:52:208/23: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Chargers | Nick Hardwick will not play Friday KFFL:805562
San Diego Chargers C Nick Hardwick (concussion) will not play in the team's preseason game Friday, Aug. 24, but he is feeling better, according to head coach Norv Turner.2012-08-23 12:52:588/22: Stripe Hype- Headlines: MJD Trade Update, & Must read story on Brian Urlacher Seeking Alternative Cure for his Knee Injuryhttp://stripehype.com/2012/08/22/morning-headlines-maurice-jones-drew-trade-update-nfl-injury-news/
&#160; &#160; AfterÂ sufferingÂ a serious knee injury late last season, Bears MLB Brian Urlacher was reportedly seeking a doctor this offseasonÂ to perform Regenokine injection therapy, the same treatment theÂ Lakers&#8217; Kobe Bryant, the Yankees&#8217; Alex Rodriguez, Â and other famous stars and2012-08-22 12:53:478/3: Bolt Beat- Predicting The Chargers 53 Man Rosterhttp://boltbeat.com/2012/08/03/predicting-the-chargers-53-man-roster/
Predicting the Chargers 53 man roster is impossible this far out from the opener, but here is my best effort for what the roster could look like on Week 1 of the NFL season. Â There definitely will be some cuts that we are not going to like! Quarterback Philip Rivers, Charlie Whitehurst Runningbacks2012-08-03 18:53:448/1: Bolt Beat- Position Battle at Left Guard Already Decidedhttp://boltbeat.com/2012/08/01/position-battle-at-left-guard-already-decided/
There was no need for any preseason games for Norv Turner to select his starting left guard. Rex Hadnot was signed in the offseason and there were thoughts that he could make a push for the starting gig over Tyronne Green. Those thoughts ended yesterday when Coach Turner proclaimed Green the left gu2012-08-01 12:53:153/7: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Chargers | Have started negotiations with Nick HardwickKFFL:773418
The San Diego Chargers have started negotiations with impending free-agent C Nick Hardwick. He will become an unrestricted free agent if he is not re-signed by March 13.2012-03-07 01:52:273/1: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Chargers | Mutual interest in bringing back Nick HardwickKFFL:772341
The San Diego Chargers and C Nick Hardwick, an impending free agent, have a mutual interest in staying together heading into the 2012 season.2012-03-01 01:52:292/14: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Chargers | Nick Hardwick would like to return in 2012 KFFL:769515
San Diego Chargers impending free-agent C Nick Hardwick said Monday, Feb. 13, that he plans to play in 2012. Hardwick raised questions about his future late in the season when he said he was considering retirement; however, now, he would like to re-sign with the Chargers for next season. 'I guess we'll just have to see where that goes,' Hardwick said, 'I obviously have a lot of best friends in that building, including on the coaching staff. I'd certainly like (to stay). I hope I'm in their plans. If not, we're ready to go on.'2012-02-14 12:52:3312/29: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Chargers | Nick Hardwick might consider retirementKFFL:762931
San Diego Chargers C Nick Hardwick said Wednesday, Dec. 28, that he might consider walking away from the NFL at the age of 30. 'I love football,' Hardwick said. 'It's a hard decision. There is a lot that goes into it. It's heavy. So I'm not willing to think about it right now.'2011-12-29 01:52:3412/28: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Chargers | Three named as Pro Bowl alternatesKFFL:762680
San Diego Chargers C Nick Hardwick, WR Vincent Jackson and RB Ryan Mathews were each named as alternates for the AFC Pro Bowl roster Tuesday, Dec. 27.2011-12-28 01:52:2812/7: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Chargers | See future at centerKFFL:758378
The San Diego Chargers might have gotten a glimpse into the future at center Monday, Dec. 5, when C Colin Baxter came on in place of the injured C Nick Hardwick (neck) in Week 13. 'It's pretty impressive what he did,' head coach Norv Turner said. Baxter held his own, and might be the center of the future with Hardwick an unrestricted free agent after this season and, according to one source, will be seeking a substantial contract.2011-12-07 01:52:2412/6: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Chargers | Nick Hardwick leaves with neck injuryKFFL:758100
San Diego Chargers C Nick Hardwick (neck) left in the first quarter of the Week 13 game Monday, Dec. 5, against the Jacksonville Jaguars due to a neck injury. He is questionable to return. C Colin Baxter replaced him.2011-12-06 01:52:23